Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PHOENIX
Phoenix Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Phoenix.
Phoenix lets a licensed contractor replace an existing water heater with the same type without a plumbing permit, but changing the fuel, type or location needs one. The water is hard, at 10–17.6 grains per gallon, and garages get very hot, so scale control and where the heater sits matter as much as the price. SRP customers can check a $500 heat pump rebate.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- No, for a same-type replacement by a licensed contractor
- Electric utility
- Salt River Project and APS
- Gas utility
- Southwest Gas
- Water
- City of Phoenix Water Services · 172–302 ppm (10–17.6 grains per gallon), 2025 report
- Rebate worth checking
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate (Through April 30, 2027)
- Typical home
- Built 1985 (median) · 57% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 17 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Phoenix averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Phoenix
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceGeorge Brazil publishes $1,200–$2,000 for tank installation and $2,500–$4,500 for tankless, alongside a broader $1,200–$3,500 installation range elsewhere on the same page. George Brazil water heater installation page ↗ · checked September 28, 2026
- Local company’s advertised price8 of the companies listed for Phoenix post water heater prices or specials on their websites: George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical, Hobaica Services, Parker & Sons, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Howard Air & Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Plumbing Masters, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Individual customer report2 water heater reviews mention specific amounts. These are single customer accounts, not checked invoices or typical prices.
Show what they say
George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical: The reviewer reported a $4,200 water-heater quote and a $6,500 total with rewiring, alleging that separate billing was not explained. These figures are the reviewer’s account, not verified invoices. Birdeye customer review · Relative date only; exact date unavailable · Source ↗
Parker & Sons: The reviewer reported $5,500 and $3,500 replacement options, then said another plumber diagnosed a leaking connection instead. We have not independently verified the diagnosis or prices. Trustpilot customer review · March 24, 2026 · Experience dated March 23 · Source ↗
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Phoenix average is shown.
One Phoenix company publishes installation price examples, listed below. Its overlapping advertised estimates are not a Phoenix average or a quote for your job.
What can change the price in Phoenix?
Changing fuel, type or location, or moving pipes, isn't covered by the exemption.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Phoenix?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Phoenix
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised the quick response and a new water heater installed right away, saying the service was worth the somewhat high price.
Worth knowing A tankless owner told BBB the technician recommended a larger replacement, charged $260, and missed problems the owner later fixed himself.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised tankless water heater installation support and recirculation-pump work.
Worth knowing One tankless water heater conversion required repeated visits for valve noise; the customer said it was ultimately resolved.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
George Brazil Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page states installs 'typically range from $1,200 to $3,500' depending on type/capacity/complexity, with flat-rate pricing; offers page lists water heater diagnosis $0 with repair / $49 standalone ($39.95 member), Water Heater Protection Service $119, Tankless Descale & Protection $300, $50 off flood protection add-on
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One BBB reviewer praised quick water heater replacement.
Worth knowing Another water heater customer said separate electrical billing increased the total unexpectedly.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Hobaica Services
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater page advertises 'Water Heater Install + Free Proposal' financing 'As Low As $15/mo' and no service call/dispatch fees no install price published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A BBB reviewer praised a thorough plumbing inspection that included draining the water heater and testing water quality.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Parker & Sons
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$100 Off Traditional Tank Water Heater' (code WATERTANK100, expires 12/29/2026); '$20 Off Any Service or Repair'
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a thorough water heater maintenance visit.
Worth knowing A Scottsdale customer disputed a water heater replacement recommendation after getting a second opinion.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Penguin Air, Plumbing & Electrical
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a same-weekend emergency replacement in which the technician drained the old tank to limit flooding, and a replacement in which the technician called a restoration company.
Worth knowing One service-plan member said a $600 (after discount) quote for water heater elements was excessive and that the technician shorted the unit.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Phoenix)
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A Phoenix customer's testimonial on the company site praised the technician who replaced their hot water heater.
Worth knowing No Phoenix-specific water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Water Heaters Only, Inc.
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix (branches listed in Phoenix and Mesa).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Company-selected testimonials praise quick scheduling, same-visit replacement after a leak, and tidy, honest technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked; the only accessible accounts are testimonials chosen by the company.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Water heater assessment: '$49 trip charge', waived if you proceed with service on the day of the initial appointment
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Howard Air & Plumbing
Lists Phoenix among the areas it serves. Based in Phoenix.
- Tank
- Repair
Published price: Specials page: 'FREE Service Call, 10% OFF Plumbing Repairs' plumbing special and waived diagnostics fee; no water heater install price published
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Phoenix: Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air (Phoenix), Bumble Bee Home Services (Bumble Bee Plumbing), Cool Blew, Inc., Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Phoenix, Plumbing Masters, AP Plumbing, John's Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing.
Order: companies based in Phoenix first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. Arizona ROC contractor search ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING PHOENIX
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PHOENIX
What Phoenix homes are like.
1985Median year built
42%Built before 1980
57%Owner-occupied
23%Heat with utility gas
65%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1985. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
74% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Phoenix.
Very hard water
Phoenix’s 2025 water quality report lists hardness of 172–302 ppm (10–17.6 grains per gallon). A.O. Smith’s heat pump manual calls for draining and flushing after the first six months and at least yearly. Rinnai’s tankless manual lists 200 mg/L as its maximum hardness and excludes water-quality damage from warranty.
Ask: Does this model need a softener or scale control here, and what maintenance keeps the warranty valid?
Phoenix 2025 water quality report ↗ · A.O. Smith heat pump water heater manual ↗ · Rinnai tankless installation manual ↗
Garage heat and heat pumps
Heat pump water heaters list an operating air range: 37–120°F for Bradford White’s AeroTherm G2, 45–120°F for A.O. Smith’s Voltex, 37–145°F for Rheem’s plug-in ProTerra. Outside it, they switch to electric elements, which use more energy. A.O. Smith advises against attic installs.
Ask: How hot does this garage get in summer, and what does that mean for this model’s efficiency?
Bradford White AeroTherm spec ↗ · A.O. Smith heat pump water heater manual ↗ · Rheem plug-in heat pump spec ↗
A same-type swap by a licensed contractor needs no permit
Phoenix’s permit exemption covers a same-type replacement by a licensed contractor. Switching fuel, moving the heater or rerouting piping takes the job outside that exemption, which can change both the price and the timeline.
Ask: Is this a same-type replacement, and if not, who pulls which permits?
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Phoenix homes.
Energy
- Electric: Salt River Project (depending on address)
- Electric: APS (depending on address)
- Gas: Southwest Gas
SRP - Service area and territory ↗ · APS - Phoenix Metro service territory map ↗ · Southwest Gas - Territory map (Mar 2022) ↗
Water
City of Phoenix Water Services: 172–302 ppm (10–17.6 grains per gallon), 2025 report
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Phoenix homes.
For Salt River Project, APS and Southwest Gas customers in Phoenix. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- SRP heat pump water heater rebate ↗Through April 30, 2027$500 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater (UEF 2.8 or higher) that replaces an existing water heater.
- Efficiency Arizona ↗Income-qualifiedUp to $1,750 toward a heat pump water heater for households at or below 150% of area median income.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Arizona rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Phoenix.
Permits and who issues them
Phoenix’s 2024 Building Construction Code (effective August 1, 2025) exempts “replacement, in kind, of an existing water heater in one- and two-family dwellings when the work is performed by a licensed contractor.” “In kind” means the same type of heater, using the same fuel, in the same spot. A change of fuel, type or location doesn’t qualify, and relocating valves, pipes or fixtures needs a permit.
Check who handles your address
Before assuming you don't need a permit, check with Phoenix Planning & Development about new electrical circuits (for a heat pump or electric tankless), gas line changes, new venting, or doing the work yourself. A provider's blanket statement about permits may leave out the city's exemption.
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Arizona ROC contractor search ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Arizona licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Phoenix.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 6 mi | Required | $29.79 | APS, SRP |
| Paradise Valley | 8 mi | Required | $145 | Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Sun City | 12 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | APS |
| El Mirage | 14 mi | Required | By job value (from $75) | APS |
| Scottsdale | 15 mi | Required | $63 | Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP) |
| Tempe | 16 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public Service (APS) |
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